In a poll conducted by the Merdeka Centre for collecting Opinion Research pertaining to the Prime Minister’s 100 days in office, 76% of the public surveyed were aware of the 1 Malaysia concepts, while 24% of public not aware about this concept. 23% agrees in saying that 1 Malaysia concept is about “promotes unity between the various races” and 18% of public saying it “is about fairness and equality among the races”. Based on this Research, it shows that Malaysian generally is not very clear about the 1Malaysia concept.
1Malaysia may carry a plethora of meanings to different quarters of the society.
To certain quarters, this is probably just an alternate version of the ‘Malaysian Malaysia’ concept. And to some others, 1Malaysia is merely synonymous with national unity or kindred spirit amongst Malaysia’s diverse population, otherwise known as ‘semangat muhibbah’. The latter definition would suffice for a brief understanding of the concept, but definitely not extensive enough to be fathomable in its entirety.
The earlier mentioned poll also showed that 39% of respondents still did not understand on the concept. So what is 1Malaysia truly all about? To allay fears and understanding 1Malaysia concept must be properly explained to the people as it involves governance,” (Dr Thock Ker Pong)
The concepts of 1Malaysia unveiled is a guiding principle to build a united and progressive nation in the 21st Century. The paramount cardinal principals underlie in one 1Malaysia concept is to inculcate the spirit and values of togetherness and sense of belongings, regardless of race, religion and creed.
